DonaldD.Wilson

Donald Wilson passed away March 27th 2016, he was 87 years old. Don was born in Bellingham on September 9, 1928 to Olga and Joe Wilson. He had 2 half brothers, Luther and Wilbur O'Neal. Don graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946 and that year joined the Navy. He served for 2 years, then in 1948 he was honorably discharged. Upon returning he started to work at the Bellingham Coalmine for two years and started dating his future wife Maxine. On April 1st 1953 he began his carrier at the Post Office as a letter carrier and on April 25th 1953 he and Maxine were married. He retired in 1984 and lived his retirement years in Whatcom County. Don is survived by his wife Maxine Wilson of the family home, son Blair Wilson and wife Darcy. Grandchildren Brandon Wilson (wife Amanda,) Brianne Fedele (husband Beau) and Benjamin Wilson. Great grandchildren Braydon Wilson, Ava and Tia`Fedele, Eain and Emmary Wilson. According to his wishes there will be no memorial service but there will be a gathering of family and friends Sunday, April 3rd from 2-5pm at 3678 Silver Oak Ct. Bellingham, 98226. To sign the on-line guest book or leave a memory please visit www.sigsfuneralservices.com